John Gibson

John Gibson's catalogue includes works for band, orchestra, chorus, percussion ensemble, and musical theatre. His eclectic and remarkably accessible style is consistently colored by his personal experiences. Gibson is the resident composer for the internationally-acclaimed Dallas Wind Symphony, the nation's premier professional wind ensemble. His last project, The Children of Pearl Harbor, was commissioned in anticipation of the ensemble's 20th celebratory 2005-2006 season. His works include California Suite, Horizon, Spirit Sleeping, Resting in the Peace of His Hands, American Anthem and Children of Pearl Harbor. He is a member of the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers. John Gibson holds composition degrees from Texas Tech University and the University of North Texas, and has taught at the University of North Texas, the University of Arizona, McMurry University, and Southern Methodist University. In addition to his free-lance work, John now serves as Creative Director at Southern Methodist University.

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Aqalani

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Aqalani is a Navajo greeting which can mean either hello or goodbye. Written for eight players and optional chorus, the percussion are divided into two groups of 4.

Aqalani is a Navajo greeting which can mean either hello or goodbye. Written for eight players and optional chorus, the percussion are divided into two groups of 4.

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Preachers, Thieves, and Acrobats

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Each of the seven movements is a depiction of a character from the composer’s family album. The piece requires seven players, each taking turns reading text while the others perform the associated music.

Each of the seven movements is a depiction of a character from the composer’s family album. The piece requires seven players, each taking turns reading text while the others perform the associated music.

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